Our Mission

The North American Retail Hardware Association's (NRHA) mission is to help independent hardware stores, home centers and lumberyards, regardless of wholesale affiliation, become better and more profitable retailers.

Educate

Sharing best practices so we all succeed.

Raise the bar for your entry-level employees or set your next-generation leaders up for success with NRHA's many training courses and programs.

Advocate

We're more powerful with one voice.

NRHA is the only organization where independent retailers can come together, regardless of affiliation or size, and have a collective voice within the industry.

Associate

Supporting each other when we come together.

With dozens of annual events, NRHA provides retailers with countless ways to learn best practices and share insights with their fellow independent retailers.

Check out the December Issue of Hardware Retailing

In this issue, we reflect on how the industry fared in 2018 with this year's Market Measure report. We also look at how safety is important in your store.

The industry’s No. 1 publication in the home improvement industry, Hardware Retailing gives readers in-depth information on how-to management, new products and category trends. The pages of Hardware Retailing are also filled with everything from research studies, merchandising and promotions tips as well as industry news and events. Check out this month’s issue!

You're One of Us

What NRHA membership level is right for you?

All independent home improvement retailers belong to NRHA, so they can access many training resources at no cost. For retailers looking for a more comprehensive online employee training option, we offer an NRHA Training Membership.

The 2018 Cost of Doing Business Study is now available

Compare your financial data to industry averages and see where you can improve

Get detailed financial information from hardware stores, home centers and lumber/building material outlets in the U.S. Retailers can use this resource to compare their operations to average and high-profit operations in the industry. It can also be used as a tool to determine ways to increase profits.